Scorpions coming to Istanbul with new songs and big surprises

Global rock icons Scorpions are preparing to electrify Istanbul with a concert on June 24 at the Beşiktaş Tüpraş Stadium, marking a highly anticipated return for their Turkish fans. Ahead of the massive show, legendary frontman Klaus Meine and guitarist Matthias Jabs, who has been with the band for half a century, offered a glimpse into their world.

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We want people to sing together, not shoot at each other. We have never been a political band, but for us, it has always been about love, peace, and rock 'n' roll.

Meine, the voice behind one of the world's most significant peace anthems, "Wind of Change," reflected on the band's consistent stance on universal values. "We want people to sing together, not shoot at each other," he stated, emphasizing music's power to unite. "We have never been a political band, but for us, it has always been about love, peace, and rock 'n' roll." Despite current global conflicts, Meine underscored the importance of maintaining hope for a better world.

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We will stop making music the day we die. Until that day, there is no retirement.

Jabs attributed the band's remarkably long career, spanning over 50 years, to "uncompromising passion." He firmly dismissed any retirement plans, declaring, "We will stop making music the day we die. Until that day, there is no retirement." This dedication highlights their unwavering commitment to their craft.

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Our fans will hear some songs live this time that they did not hear at the previous Istanbul concert. We also have other surprises. This concert will be very different from our other Istanbul concerts.

The duo also teased future musical endeavors, revealing that they are working on new material in the studio, with plans to release new songs, though not necessarily a full album. They hinted at "big surprises" for the Istanbul concert, promising fans some songs they haven't heard live in the city before. Jabs fondly recalled their first concert in Istanbul in 1993 and expressed his excitement about returning to the same location, calling Istanbul "one of the most beautiful cities in the world" and praising the unique passion of their Turkish fans.

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I can easily say that Istanbul is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. The passion of our Turkish fans has always been very special to us.